The Den
Welcome to this week's WellSpace activities! As we approach the winter break, our focus in December is centered on the essential aspects of Mindfulness and Coping Skills.
Within the Den, our students will immerse themselves in various mindfulness activities designed to empower them in prioritizing their well-being and honing their coping mechanisms. Mindfulness, our Wellness initiative this December, holds transformative power—it beckons us to embrace the present moment, fostering a profound sense of tranquility and clarity.
This week in the Den:
Monday, December 18th- Mindful Activities at lunch
Tuesday, December 19th- Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM in the WellSpace, Friendship Group. open to all students wanting to improve friendships. Mindful Activities at lunch.
Wednesday, December 20th- Lunchtime Yoga. Bring a matt or use one of ours.
Thursday, December 21st- Bring your walking shoes! Students will get to take part in a mindfulness walk around campus and learn mindfulness practices.
At Tutorial, Mindfulness Techniques. Students will gain practice in a workshop adopting new mindfulness techniques.
Friday, December 22nd- Coping skills plan. At lunch, students can engage in creating and personalizing their sheet of coping skills.
Resources relating to December’s Wellness Theme, Mindfulness and Coping Skills
This article has a great overview of the benefits of mindfulness.
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-mindfulness-5205137
This article has valuable information on how building resiliency can boost your teens confidence and coping skills.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/building-resiliency-4-ways-to-boost-your-teens-confidence-and-coping-skills
This article has great tips and tools on how teens can get start practicing mindfulness.
https://psychcentral.com/health/the-benefits-of-mindfulness-meditation-for-teens
Happy Holidays!
Counselors: Karen Collins, LMFT; Kirsten Jensen, Psy.D., Interns, Brooke Russell, Alana Hernandez, and Destiny Truong
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